George Swain and Fred went out together.
"Fred, you have shown yourself a hero," said his friend warmly.
"You would have done the same thing," said Fred.
"Perhaps I should, but I should not have acted so promptly. That was the important point. You had your wits about you. I was sitting beside you, but before I had time to collect my thoughts you had saved Rose."
"I acted on the impulse of the moment."
"How did you know just what to do—making her lie down, you know?"
"I read an account of a similar case some months since. It came to me in a moment, and I acted upon it."
"If I ever catch fire, I hope you'll be on hand to put me out."
"Oh, yes," laughed Fred. "I'll stand you on your head directly."
"Thank you! It's a good thing to have a considerate friend."